Crochet Easy Shell Border for a Blanket, Scarf, and Shawl

Ever wonder how to crochet an easy border for a blanket, scarf, and shawl?

In this video I'll show how to crochet a simple shell stitch border edging. This pattern consists of single crochet and double crochet stitches made in shells. It's quick to make and easy to remember.

The stitch multiple from one corner to another corner is 4+1. What this means is the number of stitches across the edge from corner to corner should be a multiple of 4, like 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 40, 400, etc. And then add one more to get the total stitch count. Blankets rarely ever get the stitch count perfectly at first, so a single crochet border around the entire blanket helps get the correct number. Even if it still doesn't work out, this pattern is very forgiving. Just skip a stitch here and there to get the numbers correct.

I'm using a size G 4 mm crochet hook for my sample and worsted weight 100% acrylic yarn. Any other size yarn and hooks can be used as well.

Any questions, feel free to ask. And please enjoy this video! Donna Wolfe from Naztazia

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[naztazia]

Sometimes deciding what border edging to put on a blanket can be challenging. This is my go-to edging for just about every stitch pattern!

[Mamallina]

Thanks! I appreciate how to compensate for odd numbers of blanket rows. Love the colors and love your nails!

[carlgrimesisbetterthanu]

thank you!! i understand it now. no one else i watched explained the number of stitches needed for it!!

[vickicoleman]

So glad I happened upon this tutorial! The perfect border for what I’m making! Thank you.

[lebinhl]

Beautiful, Love it, Tks for Sharing! Your Nails look beautiful too.

[suebigger]

Thank you for making this border make sense and easy to do🥰

[kathywelch]

I really like the shell border. It looks great. Thank you for sharing. 🧶💜🙏🏻

[jhughes]

Those nails are everything…
And this is now my favorite border on my afghan’s…

[ilonakatalin]

Thank you for making this so easy to understand! I am surprising my husband with a blanket today and it was just missing a little something so I followed this border tutorial and it ended up being perfect! 🙏🏻

[takeabow]

thank you so much for keeping this super simple!!! i understood it super easy ❤ this is a beautiful border for the curtain in making for my window

[janeboddy]

Thanks for your help with the border, it was just what I needed to finish off my latest baby blanket to be donated to our local hospital. Your videos are always so easy and clear to follow. ❤

[conniestiles]

I adapted your border to finish a coaster. It worked out very well. Thanks!

[christinemcclester]

Thank you so much for giving me the permission to skip or add a couple stitches to make it work. The fear of doing things “wrong” often makes me too nervous to even start!

[barbararogers]

You was reading my mind❤ that's the one I wanted to do on my 100 year old mom's blanket I'm working on .thanks again for another awesome tutorial

[Jaynechch]

Awesome pattern and fantastic instructions! I like how you were so laid back about the stitch count lol I was putting a border on a pre-loved blanket so I had to wing it on every corner! Made me feel ok about fudging some stitches. Thanks again.

[candylivesherlife]

Such a pretty border to add to a project! I added this border to a bag and it was so cute!

[nnt]

Thank you for sharing this! I am beginning to crochet and this makes it easier! ❤

[micheleharasymiw]

Thank you! I love this and your video is well done. I really enjoy watching you . ❤

[energyvive]

Thank you so much! Your videos are so perfect!

[nitrophantomgaming]

I love your work 😍 Masha Allah ❤ Allah bless you and your family ameen ❤ lots of love and respect